Chapter 708 Xiao Ming's attack
"In three years, three large official steel workshops including Qingzhou Iron and Steel Floor, Laiwu Iron and Steel Floor, have been established to achieve an annual steel output of 300,000 tons."
Pang Yukun read out the content. The weight unit of "ton" was also learned at Bowen Academy, but he still had no idea about these 300,000 tons. So he muttered: "What is the annual output of Qingzhou Iron and Steel Workshop now?"
"Not less than 20,000 tons." Xiao Ming directly answered Pang Yukun's question.
"So little." Fiji frowned, "Master, this Qingzhou steel workshop still produces less than 20,000 yuan per year, how can it reach 300,000 tons within three years?"
Xiao Ming smiled. These 300,000 tons were naturally not made up by Xiao Ming. In fact, the annual steel production of contemporary Britain is only about 300,000 tons.
With the converter steelmaking method, he believes that it is not a problem to reach this value within three years.
"Don't worry, if you build the remaining two steel yards, the output will naturally come."
Fiji didn't know much about industry, so he didn't say much.
After pondering for a while, Xiao Ming felt that it was necessary to explain the three-year plan, otherwise these officials would be confused.
So he said: "This three-year plan mainly focuses on culture, education, industry, commerce, government affairs, and the military. Among them, the most important reform of culture and education is to popularize the spirit of martial arts and military training in the school. All students who enter school must receive military training outside of learning from an early age, such as bayonet fighting training."
Chao Zhengwen nodded and wrote down Xiao Ming's words. He said: "The reason why barbarian soldiers are so brave and good at fighting is because they have been urinating on horseback, which is not as good as the Great Yu Kingdom."
Xiao Ming showed an admiration for Chao Zhengwen. The leader of the culture sect was chosen correctly. At least in terms of thought, Chao Zhengwen was on the same line as him.
The reason why he made this plan was to form a martial spirit across the country.
In the Age of Discovery, the essence of the world is the stage for robbers. How can we compete with the Western army without making up our minds?
After all, everyone in the West is tall and big, and this is the disadvantage of the people of Dayu in terms of strength. If you don’t sharpen the bayonets from the skills, it’s a tragic battle.
After pausing, he talked about business again. This was the formal establishment of the Business Department. His order to Li Kaiyuan was to popularize the business laws in six states within three years, and to establish a set of government agencies that supervise merchants and collect taxes.
In terms of industry, in addition to steel, textiles, etc., there are also expansions of military workshops. Now the output of military workshops can only cope with domestic rebellions, but it is still a short distance from entering the international stage. Therefore, within the past three years, the military workshop will be expanded again, and Lutong's gunpowder workshop will also be incorporated into the military workshop.
As for government affairs, he once again refined it. In addition to establishing the Business Department, he also strengthened the Shaofu Supervisory Commission and handed over the industries of the six states to the Shaofu Supervisory Commission for management.
In addition, Xiao Ming also abolished the traditional government office constable. From then on, there were only guards in the six prefectures, and the guards would be responsible for the public security of each prefecture, county and village.
The army that made the most changes this time was the army. After finishing business and government affairs, Xiao Ming looked at Niu Ben and other generals.
First, he asked Qian Dafu to read the commendation of the generals this time, and then he said: "The army is a country's important weapon, and I have to pay attention to it. From today on, I decided to establish the Military Affairs Department, and from then on, all military use will be decided by the Military Affairs Department."
Xiao Ming and Niu Ben had mentioned this matter long ago, so Niu Ben was not surprised. The Military Affairs Department said that it was the highest military official office that formulated a war plan and issued war orders.
Officials of the Ministry of Military Affairs are directly responsible to Xiao Ming, while generals under the Ministry of Military Affairs are directly responsible to the Ministry of Military Affairs. The purpose of such layers of management is also very simple, to avoid the generals and privatising the army.
Because the Ministry of Military Affairs is responsible for all military affairs, the food and salary naturally must be reviewed by the Ministry of Military Affairs, so as to clearly tell the soldiers that they eat imperial grain and receive royal silver, which weakens the generals' private control over the army.
After an hour of dry mouth and tongue, Xiao Ming basically explained the matter clearly. In order to make these officials understand and remember, he also used the technology crystal.
"Your Majesty, I understand."
Pang Yukun has now had a clear idea. The three-year plan is about his appetite, and he couldn't help but say happily.
"I understand, too." The ministers followed suit.
Xiao Ming nodded with satisfaction, "It's so great. After this court meeting, all my dear friends will do it according to the booklet I gave you. I don't want to be disappointed in three years."
"Yes, the emperor." The ministers' voices were loud.
After launching a three-year plan, Xiao Ming felt relieved. Today he talked about everything for the next three years, and then he could immerse himself in improving technology. After all, it is enough to follow the steps below.
It was time to say everything. At this time, Xiao Ming signaled Qian Dafu and asked Qian Dafu to announce his retirement to the court.
The ministers shouted long live to retreat, and Xiao Ming and Qian Dafu left the Political Affairs Hall.
However, the two of them did not return to the headquarters immediately, but went around the palace being built. In such a cold weather, the craftsmen were still working, and more than 20,000 people were busy.
With so many people working hard, the current palace has basically taken shape. If this continues, it is probably possible to move in next year. After all, his palace does not pay attention to the luxury of ancient emperors, but only pursues simplicity and generosity, as long as it is enough.
After inspecting the palace, the two returned to the headquarters. After today's court meeting, he completely relaxed and prepared to put more effort into culture, education and technology during this period, and take time to enjoy the fun of ancient life.
It has been more than five years since he came to this world. He has been living in fear, walking on thin ice, and has not lived a comfortable day.
Now that the dust has settled, his wings are gradually full, and he is qualified to combine work and rest.
However, when he was idle, officials like Fiji and Pang Yukun began a three-year nightmare and scattered. They each returned to the government office and convened officials to meet with the booklet of the three-year plan and assigned tasks.
First, they selected a group of excellent craftsmen from the current mature workshops, and then Pang Yukun and Fiji jointly signed an order to recruit refugees.
These recruited refugees will follow the craftsmen to the mine, establish coal mines, iron ore, and steel workshops near the mine, and eventually form a city with the mine as the core.
In addition to mines, some refugees will be included in the railway department. They will build a railway network centered on Qingzhou under the command of the railway department.
Chapter completed!